EDUCATION

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Graduated with Distinction: May 2019
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science; Statistics & Management minor
GPA: 3.84/4.00
Major GPA: 3.90/4.00

PROJECTS

Flashphoto — A Digital Painting and Image Editing Application (C++)

Utilized strategy and template design patterns to implement wonderful tools and filters

Established a library for two graphical user interfaces, increasing codes’ efficiency

Created a Command Line Mode to conduct filters for the medical-purposed user interface

Conducted unit tests and regression tests to check the quality of the application

Wrote and revised design and operation documentations, provided guides for users and developers

Blather – A Unix-based Chat Service (C)

Developed a makefile that created “server” and “client” programs for chat service

Utilized FIFOs for handling join requests and for sending/receiving messages to/from server for clients

Implemented a “user” thread for each client that reads input and sends it to the server

Implemented a “server” thread for each client that reads messages from the server and handles it appropriately

TAPS (Teaching Assistant Processing System) – A Software Dealing with TA Requests and Assignments

Analyzed user requirements and system specifications; wrote requirement documents

Created the conceptual model, which clarified relationships among classes, interfaces and data storage

Drew a set of sequence diagrams, describing all scenarios involved in the system

Completed the IEEE standard design document, including system architecture and structural design

SKILLS AND AWARDS

Coursework: Algorithms and Data Structures, Program Design and Development, Software Engineering, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Practice of DB Systems, Introduction to Operating Systems
Programming and software: Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, C++, Python, C, HTML, CSS, SQL, R, Ocaml, VB, Agile, Waterfall, Scrum
Language: English and Mandarin
Spring & Fall 2018 Dean’s List

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Software Developer / Advanced Microgrid Solutions
(It was acquired by Fluence Energy in October 2020, without designation changes of the organization and business status)
August 2019 - present

Implemented the development of an energy trading platform for Australia and California markets, including solar, wind and battery assets, and contributed to the first asset going live in CA as well as assets onboarding

Coded in Kotlin and Python with Maven framework to build backend, connecting to PostgreSQL and Cassandra DB

Built REST API, optimized frontend features using JavaScript, CSS, React, Node JS and modern web tools npm/yarn

Exposed to work in Linux systems, and virtualized environments such as AWS, with automation server Jenkins

Web Communications Assistant / University of Minnesota
April – December 2018

Wrote codes in HTML and CSS on Dreamweaver to create new pages for College of Design official websites

Fixed problems and debugged over 600 pages; implemented pages redesign and improved user experience

Teaching Assistant / University of Minnesota
September 2018 – May 2019

Explained concepts in the Discrete Structures of Computer Science, and the Elementary Computational Linear Algebra courses

Helped students understand essential logic and structures of computer science, and graded assignments

Intern / Prudential, Hong Kong
July 2016

Evaluated the global wealth market, allocation and investment of offshore funds; compared up to 100 kinds of inland and overseas investments

Collected and evaluated data and simulated sand table transactions

Compiled team investment market survey reports of more than 30 pages

LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE

Ambassador / Culture Corps Program, University of Minnesota
May 2017 – May 2019

Mentored Culture Corps participants and helped in their projects; promoted intercultural communications

Hosted events such as the annual celebration; recruited more international students for the program

Volunteer / Reading Partner, Maxfield Elementary School, St. Paul, Minnesota
February - May 2017

Accompanied children to read; improved their reading skills

Member / ACM-W, SASE & CLA Business Club, University of Minnesota
January 2017 – May 2019

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